The nightingale sings His hymn
“Whatever you see, is engrossed in His recollection (Zikr). But their hymns are known to those who have spiritual perception. Not only the nightingale sings His hymn, every bramble is immersed in...
View ArticleColour the world with compassion and empathy
By: Brahma Kumari Shivani Holi, festival of colours, serves as a profound spiritual metaphor, reminding us of invisible hues that paint the soul. Just as we joyfully smear colours on one another, our...
View ArticleTransformative power of gratitude
Authored by Minoru Harada We live in an era of increasing loneliness, alienation, and anxiety. Amidst the chaos of modern life, forging genuine human connections is becoming more difficult. If these...
View ArticleWork that nourishes mind, body and soul
By Narayani Ganesh Why do you work? The obvious answer is: To sustain myself and my family, of course! Some may say they love their profession or occupation, it is their passion, and so on,...
View ArticleCrucial unfoldment of being
By Homayun Taba For many years a retiring person was usually sent off with a gift of a clock, with two implications not wholly unrelated: your time is up, or you now have all the...
View ArticleWith spring in our step, let’s celebrate Naw-Rúz
By AK Merchant It is springtime, a season of rejuvenation in many countries that have severe winter days. This is also a time when two religious communities in 17 countries in Central Asia welcome...
View ArticleKnow supreme reality, sans names and forms
Jayant B Dave One and non-dual supreme reality became the manifested universe comprising subject and object; thinker and thought, ksetrajna, experiencer and ksetra experienced; consciousness and...
View ArticleBe your own devil’s advocate, eliminate bias
Deepak Ranade Human brain has some rather unique features to be able to make quick decisions based on past experiences. This decision-making comes with some limitations. We are more likely to see what...
View ArticleDharm is neither religion nor ideology
Ashok Vohra All beings wish for happiness, peace, and serenity in life. Hindu shastras teach us that it is possible to lead such a life by following the path of dharm. Vivekananda defines dharm as...
View ArticleWhat are you working for?
Jaya Row What is the timeless wisdom in the Bhagwad Gita that inspired Sunita Williams to carry it to space, helped Manu Bhaker win an Olympic medal, and motivated Gandhiji and countless others on...
View ArticleWisdom-nuggets for reflection: 1) Understanding idea of the long-term good 2)...
1) Long-term vision is the foundational wisdom of India: What are your plans for today? next 3-months, 1-year, 5-10-50 years? It is commonsense that higher & loftier our vision, better our...
View ArticleMay your Eid be full of peace and love
Farida Khanam Eidal-Fitr comes right after the month of Ramzan, a sacred time for Muslims to grow spiritually and strengthen their patience. Ramzan is often called the month of patience because it...
View ArticleHow ancient wisdom can help you stay calm in a chaotic world
Learn how this 2,000-year-old philosophy can help you regain balance, build resilience, and find inner harmony—even when life feels overwhelming. Discover practical steps to turn chaos into clarity and...
View ArticleBalance narrow focus with wide-angle viewing
By Homayun Taba Camera lenses can shift focus, showing objects in what might be called a tight shot, or go for a wide angle, expanding the scope. It may be worthwhile to compare these modes...
View ArticleLiving in his splendour
A miracle is like a screen which obscures the reality from view, said Hazrat Nizamuddin Auliya (1238-1325), the beloved saint and one of the most famous Sufis of the Indian sub-continent. There are...
View ArticleGuru Gobind Singh—What’s the purpose of life?
On the auspicious occasion of Vaisakhi, we remember Guru Gobind Singh for instilling in his Sikhs to leave behind the superficial ego and understand of ‘who we are’. ‘Ego’ is wicked; it does not let...
View ArticleThe cross: A powerful symbol of forgiveness
By Janina Gomes From the cross, Jesus forgave the Jews who called for his death. The Cross of Christ is not only a symbol of hope, endurance, and victory over death, but also a powerful...
View ArticleKarma: The key ingredient of manifestation 3
After our previous discussions, it should now be clear that manifestation is not a mere set of rituals but a structured process that follows universal laws. It is a practice of generating karmic...
View ArticleBasavanna’s bhakti: A vision of love, equality
By KV Raghupathi Even though Basava was an impassioned reformer over 800 years ago, his religious and social thought still has a profound impact on us. He condemned blind beliefs, superstitious...
View ArticleMagic of Karma & Manifestation – 4
There are two types of laws: Universal or Nature’s Laws and Human Laws. While human laws can be manipulated, Nature’s or Universal Laws are absolute and must be followed. Some of the most important...
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